Command Master Religious ProgramA CMRP is the Command Master Religious Program. It is used as guide for to define the Commander’s religious support plan for a unit. The Chaplain is charged to write and manage the plan, but one must always remember that Religious Support is the Commander’s responsibility. This is not the end all be all for a CMRP, but I hope these documents will get you started in the right direction. I would appreciate any feedback that you may give me.FY16 CRMP Example – 40th Expeditionary Signal BattalionCMRP in Microsoft Word Do not try to edit the table of contents page. It will update itself as you edit the body of the document. Be sure to use the same styles, but your can change the colors. Look for the red text highlighted in yellow.CMRP in Microsoft Excel I had to change the format of my CMRP for submission to my higher brigade in FY17. This is essentially the same type of information in the Word version, but in an Excel format.Memorandum for Record – Using Appropriated Funds to Pay for Chaplain-led Activities

Weekly Reports
As a staff officer, a Chaplain needs to account for how he invests his time (or her time). Below is a weekly report I send to my Battalion Commander, Executive Officer and the Brigade Chaplain every week. The hours you put down for each event is not to show your supervisors you are working, but to show you where you are investing your time and perhaps areas you have neglected; it’s a weekly reflection of sorts.Religious Support Tracker as a Weekly Report in Microsoft Excel Follow the instruction located within the workbook.

Thanks for the compliment. If you’re not finding exactly what you’re looking for, let me know. I need to add several items, but I haven’t had the time lately. You can hit me up at chapcalvert (@) gmail dot com.

You can start with the couple of examples I have here and adjust it to your needs and mission set. Also, speak with your Brigade Chaplain. He/She may have a prescript format. I don’t want you to do twice the work.

Thank you very much CH Calvert for all the effort to place these very good documents. I’m an Army Reserve Chaplain. Can you pls also send me that SOP templates for Army memorial services and memorial ceremonies? Thx

Can you send me an email at chapcalvert (at) gmail dot com? I’ll reply with your requested information, but you may also check through your Brigade Chaplain to your Division (or equivalent) to get your specific SOPs for memorials and funerals. The one I’ll send you is belongs to 21st TSC here in Europe. There will likely be some minor differences, but the big brush strokes will be there.

I really appreciate the information shared here, as a new AD Chaplain in Fort Drum going to deployment soon feel sometimes overwhelmed, these resources are comprehensive and very professional. Thank you very much, Though I still have questions and I would like to have a point of contact to make them. Hugs and blessings.

Jose, for now you may contact me at chapcalvert (at) gmail (dot) com. I am currently living in Germany until I PCS at the end of the month. Then, I will be in South Carolina. Contact me then to get a State-side phone number.

Hmm. I know that will at least take a DA 4187 and huge justification support packet. You will only be a small piece of that puzzle. My first thoughts are this is highly unlikely to happen, but I imagine a memo similar to one used for a compassionate reassignment would be appropriate. Each is unique and should be a one page memorandum for record (MFR). Your SM will definitely need support from your Brigade commander or higher the better. Difficult family (immediate or extended) circumstances will not be sufficient. That would definitely be a compassionate reassignment consideration. I also recommend your SM speak with the battalion career counselor because this affects your SM’s contract obligation. I would advise your SM to speak with JAG, EO, and/or your CSM and any other applicable support agency.

CH Calvert – I am a Senior Instructor for Reserve/AGR 56Ms. I am currently teaching SLC and was preparing to conduct a class on Managing the CMRP last night. The curriculum I was provided was supposed to include a CMRP example; but it didn’t. So I googled for one, and lo and behold found your site. I found so much more great knowledge and resources than just the CMRP examples you provide. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to share what I had found, so I added your link to the Student Folder on Blackboard so that all of the students can now access your site and benefit from your diligence and expertise. I briefly showed them your site during class today so that they could see some of what you had to offer. Thank you for the time you spent putting this together and for your willingness to share your wealth of knowledge and experience.

Sir,
I am just about to finish CHBOLC but continue to feel inadequate, so I decided to do more research and came up on your site with all the samples documents and resources that show what right looks like are priceless.
Please continue the good work.
Are you still in Arizona?